Introduction Employees in the skills-short IT Channel are increasingly discerning who they choose to work with. We’re living in the age of the Great Resignation, where turnover is higher than ever. Attracting and retaining great talent now requires a new, updated strategy. There is a new demand for IT channel employers create an Employee Value …
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Mental health and wellbeing challenges in the workplace aren’t new concepts. People have been dealing with mental health concerns at work for as long as “work” has existed. However, what has changed is the way companies choose to address these issues. There are endless opportunities for employers to reduce staff turnover, lower absence rates, and …
March 23rd, 2020, and it’s fair to say that the way we knew our world and working environments changed quite drastically. No longer ‘required’ to be in the office for many, we found ourselves living, eating, sleeping, and working from home. If, like me, you noticed the social media advice, it was very quick to …
The challenge of counter-offers isn’t new, especially in the IT Channel job market. Though the last few years have seen a huge swing in the availability of skilled talent in the marketplace, the impact of a global pandemic has seen the jobs market bounce around at an unprecedented rate. The UK governments furlough scheme, …
With the Prime Minister vowing ‘no more lockdowns’, bringing back current team members and onboarding new employees – all in a new and socially distanced setting – is the aim of many organisations this year. Covid restrictions are now thankfully a thing of the past, as chief medical officer Chris Whitty stated in a government …
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All businesses want to improve productivity. But for some organisations, productivity can be an elusive thing. Why do some teams always hit their targets while others tend to fall behind? Is it specific individuals or certain tasks or a lack of process that cause efficiency to slow down? Over time, roles can change, team dynamics …
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As a professional, it’s essential that you hire individuals into your team who will thrive, which in turn allows your business to grow. The ‘right’ hire can make all the difference, just as hiring someone who isn’t exactly what you’re looking for can be harmful to your team and ultimately your success. The Recruitment and …
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In any time of change, from internal modifications within your industry to worldwide global upheaval, people will look to leaders for guidance and support. The one constant is change, but it can make your employees unsettled. Lack of understanding compounds issues, and low morale and a drop in productivity can quickly occur. So, what can …
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Remote onboarding, is increasing in popularity and necessity. It is popular in tech-heavy sectors, where a large portion of the workforce work from home, and of course, it is essential for businesses with international employees. When building your team, hiring is only half the battle. Proper onboarding techniques must be in place to ensure your …
Overview The world is changing. And with it, the global marketplace is changing too. As we move into a new decade, more and more people are choosing to work from home, or remotely. Remote working has, in the most part, been made possible by the significant advances in technology – Zoom, Skype, WhatsApp, Microsoft Teams …
Who are Millennials? Millennials (or Generation Y), generally accepted as those been born between 1981-1996 (although some definitions do vary), are known as the first generation who work to live, rather than live to work. But as 2020 marks the first time in history that millennials will make up the majority of the workforce, what …
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Most companies know that a high-performing team is crucial to success. Every organisation needs the right selection of carefully-chosen candidates to support their business objectives. The challenge is transforming a group of individual hires and current team members into a cohesive community of employees, all dedicated to achieving the same goals. Creating and nurturing the …
